Law and Justice

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The increasing complexity of crime and corruption raises new questions about how law enforcement organizations and the courts can protect citizens’ security without risking essential human liberties. Brookings experts address the wide range of challenges facing legal systems around the world—from organized crime and illegal drug trade to protecting digital privacy—and examine how national and international security can be enhanced through sound judicial processes.

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